Electric pressing iron



Dec. 19, 1944. I v w. M. CISSELL ELECTRIC PRESSING IRON Filed March 13, 1941 I .5 i 7 i 2 3 INVENTOR WILLIAM 'm. CISSEpL Figif BY ATTORNEY Patented Dec. 19, 1944 UNITED STATE ELECTRIC PRESSING IRON William M.

Cissell, St. Matthews, near Louisville, Ky.

Application March 13, 1941, SerialNo'. 383,091

9 Claims.

My invention relates toi'mprovements in an electric pressing iron, and particularly to the type adapted to discharge steam upon material during pressing. v 1

Many improvements have been made'in the construction of such pressing irons, some of which embrace generating the steam within the iron, while others embrace means for controlling the humidity or moisture content of steam supplied to the iron from a remote source.

My earlier United States Letters Patent Number 1,799,281, issued April '7, 1931, and entitled Flatiron and my co-pendirig United States application SerialNumber 176,000 filed November 23, 1937, now Patent No. 2,241,945, and entitled Laundry pressing iron have reference to improvements in the construction of irons of the latter designated type. a

My present invention also has particular reference to further improvements in the concontent of steam supplied to the iron from a remote source before the same is discharged from the iron onto the material being pressed.

Accordingly, my present invention has for its principal object the provision of an improved relationship for the instrumentalities associated with the steam conduits within the pressing iron.

Another object of my invention is to provide an improved condensation or moisture trap in the steam conduit within the iron.

' A furtherobject of my invention is to provide a moisture trap comprising a metallic cup filled with absorbing material of low heat conductivity, preferably a bestos wool, upon which the live steam is discharged within the iron.

A further object of my invention is to provide a super-heating chamber adjacent the heating element in the sole plate, within which the moisture trap is disposed for providing an effective conversion of the untreated steam and all free moisture into a uniform steam having the re-' quired humidity.

Another object of my invention is to provide instrumentalities for treating steam supplied to the iron that are simple in construction and easily replaceable.

The advantages of these and other objects will manifest themselves as the following description is read in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a side elevational view of my pressing iron shownpartially in section along line 'tramand and relation of the parts comprising the moisture Figure 2 is a .plan view of my pressing iron shown partially in section along line 22 of Figure 1 for furtherillustrating the construction and relation of the parts comprising the moisture trap. v

In the preferred embodiment of my invention illustrated in .the accompanying drawing,- the numeral l, designates a conventionalhollow shell or cover 12. ventional handle having a suitable grip, which handle is secured to and spaced from the sole plate I and shell l2 by means of vertical supports l4 and I5.

It is to be understood that the sole plate I of my pressing iron is heated by means of a suitable electric heating element 20. Generally, the heating element 20 comprises a conventional triangular shaped heating element disposed in a suitable plate above the chamber containing the moisture trap.

Accordingly, it is to be understood that the steam conduit II], which enters at the rear of the iron and near the base of the shell I2, extends along the top face of the sole plate and substantially adjacent the electric heating element 20, as illustrated in dotted lines inFigures 1 and 2. Near the forward end of the sole plate, the conduit I0 is arched upwardly so as to extend over the electric heating element and operatively connect a conduit 9, which conduit communicates with the central portion of a circular chamber Therefore, steam from a remote source enters conduit 10 at H and is directedinto the chamber" via conduit 9. Obviously, the untreated steam entering the conduit NJ at II is superremain in a liquid state. Therefore, I have provided a moisture trap onto which the steam is discharged before the same is discharged from the iron.

l-I of Figure 2 for illustrating the construction With reference to Figures 1 and 2, it-will be The numeral 13 designates a conobserved that the numeral I designates an annular cup removably secured in the chamber it by means of suitable threads. As illustrated in Figure 1, the lower portion of the cup I is provided with annular rows 'of perforations l, and

the outer face of the cup is adapted to form a smooth and continuous surface with the pressing face of the sole plate i.

wool of the-moisture trap. It is also important to observe that the lower face of the sheet metal cup is provided with a series of oifset portions 6 for spacing the lower face of cup 5 from the perforated face of cup 2. Similarly, with reference to Figure 2, it will be observed that a series of vertical grooves l6 are formed in the vertical walls of the annular cup 2, which grooves communicate with the space between the lower face of cup 5' and the perforated face of cup 2, and

with the chamber ll.

, Accordingly, it will be apparent that the steam discharged upon the moisture trap enters the same through the central opening in the wire mesh guard, whereupon the steam passes through the asbestos wool and escapes through the wire mesh guard, and, via grooves ii and the space between the faces of cups 2 and 5, the steam is discharged from the chamber it via grooves i6 and perforations 3.

It will be apparent that all free moisture or globules of water are removed from the steam as it is discharged onto the'moisture trap, and as the steam passes upwardly through the asbestos wool.

Obviously, by reason of the proximity of the heating element to the moisture trap, all captured moisture and water globules are converted into dry steam which dry steam rises and mixes with the dry steam discharged from the chamber i8.

With further reference to Figure 2, it will be observed that I have also provided three additional chambers i'l within the sole plate i, which chambers communicate with the annular chamber it. To provide for the discharge ofsteam from the chambers H, the sole plate i is provided with perforations 4 communicating with the respective chambers.

Therefore, having thus described my invention, I claim 1. The combination with a steam-dispensing pressing-iron having a steam chamber in the body thereof, and havingperforations in the pressing face thereof communicating with the said chamber; means operatively associated with the said chamber for delivering steam thereto; and a steam distributor and condensation trap within the said chamber disposed between the said steam delivery means and the said perforations for separating water of condensation from the steam delivered into the said chamber, the said distributor and trap comprising a metallic cup filled with absorbing material of low heat conductivity and having a wire mesh extending over the said absorbing material, for retainin the same in the said on.

2. In a steam-dispensingpressing-iron: a sole plate having a recess therein extending upwardly from the pressing face of the same; a first cup removably secured in the said recess and having the bottom wall thereof perforated and disposed within the said recess so that the outer surface of the peerforated bottom-wall forms a continuation of the pressing surface of the said sole plate; a second cup disposed within the said first cup and having a solid bottom-wall spaced upwardly from the perforated bottom-wall of the first cup to provide a steam distribution chamber between the solid bottom-wall of the second cup and the perforated bottom-wail of the first cup, the said second cup having the upper end of the side wall thereof spaced downwardly from the upper surface of the said recess to provide a steam receiving chamber between upper surface of the said recess and the upper end of the said second cup; a conduit operatively communicating with the upper surface of the said recess, for delivering steam and water of condensation into the said second cup; an absorbing material of low heat conductivity disposed within the said a second cup, for separating the water of condensation from the steam delivered therein; a wire -mesh disposed within the said receiving chamber and extending over the said absorbing material, for retaining the same in the said second cup; and conduit means operatively communicating with each of the said chambers for conduct s treated steam from the receiving chamber into the said distribution chamber, thereby to discharge the treated steam into the perforations in the bottom wall of the said first cup and onto the surface of material being pressed by the said iron.

3. In a steam-dispensing pressing-iron; a sole plate having a recess therein extending upwardly from the pressing face of the same; a first cup removably secured in the said recess and having the outer surface of the bottom wall thereof forming a continuation of the pressing surface of the said sole plate; a second cup disposed within the said first cup and having the bottom wall thereof spaced upwardly from the bottom wall of the first cup, the said second cup also having the upper end of the side wall thereof spaced downwardly from the upper surface of the said recess, thereby to provide chambers above and below the said second cup; a moisture separator of low heat conductivity disposed within the said second cup, forseparating water of condensation from steam discharged thereupon; a steam conduit operatively communicating with the chamber above the said second cup, for conducting steam-into the said chamber and discharging the same upon the moisture separator with.. in the said second cup; conduit means, operatively associated with each of the said chambers, for conducting steam from the chamber above the said second cup into the chamber below the said second cup; and conduit means operatively asso- A ciated with the chamber below the said second cup, for discharging the steam received therein onto the surface of material bein pressed by the said iron.

4. A steam-dispensing pressing-iron as defined in the preceding claim including a heating element operatively associated with each of the said chambers, and the moisture separator within the said second cup, for superheating the steam received therein, and for vaporizing the water of condensation collected by the moisture separator.

5. In-a steam-dispensing pressing-iron; a sole plate having a chamber formed in the forward end of the body thereof; a retaining cup disposed within the said chamber and dividing the same into a steam receiving chamber above the said retaining cup and a steam distribution chamber below the said cup; a moisture separator of low heat conductivity in the said retaining cup for separating water of condensation from steam discharged thereupon; a steam conduit communicating with the said receiving chamber for conducting steam from a remote source and discharging the same onto, the said moisture separator; conduit means operatively associated with the said receiving and distribution chambers for conducting steam from the receiving chamber into the said distribution chamber; and means operatively associated with the said distribution chamber for discharging the steam received therein onto the surface of material being pressed by the said iron.

6. In a steam-dispensing pressing-iron; a sole plate having a chamber formed in the forward end of the body thereof and substantially adjacent the pressing surface of the said'sole plate; a baffie disposed horizontally within the said chamber and dividing the same into a steam receiving chamber above the said baflie, and a steam distribution chamber below the said bafiie; a moisture separator of low heat conductivity disposed within the receiving chamber and sup-' ported upon the said baflie for separating water of condensation from steam discharged theresaid moisture separator and the said distribution chamber, for conducting steam from the receiving chamber into the said distribution chamber; the pressing face of the said sole plate having a plurality of perforations therein operatively communicating with the said distribution chamber, forv discharging the steam received therein onto the surface of material being pressed by the said iron; a Wire mesh disposed within the said receiving chamber and extending over the said moisture separator; and a heating element operatively associated with the chambers and the said wire mesh, for super-heating steam received within the said chambers, and for vaporizing water of condensation separated from the steam by the said moisture separator.

8. In a steam-dispensing pressing-iron; a sole plate having a chamber formed in the forward separator of low heat conductivity in the said cup for separating water of condensation from steam discharged thereupon; a wire mesh covering extending over the said moisture separator and adapted to retain the same in the said cup; 21

upon; a steam conduit communicating with the tribution chamber for discharging the steam received therein onto the surface of material being pressed by the said iron; a wire mesh disposed within the said receiving chamber and extending over the said moisture separator; and a heating element operatively associated with the chamber and the said wire mesh, for superheating.

steam received within the said chambers, and for vaporizing water of condensation separated from the steam by the said moisture separator.

7. In a steam-dispensing pressing-iron; a sole plate having a chamber formed in; the forward end of the-body thereof and substantially adjacent the pressing face thereof; a plate disposed horizontally within the chamber and dividing the same into a steam receiving chamber above the plate; and a steam distribution chamber below the said plate; a moisture separator of low heat conductivity disposed within the said receiving chamber-and supported upon the said plate for separating water of condensation from steam,

discharged thereupon; a steam conduit-communicating with the receiving chamber above the said moisture separator for conducting steam from a remote source and discharging the same onto the moisture separator; a plurality of conducting channels disposed about the marginal edges of the said plate and operatively communicating with the receiving chamber above the steam conduit communicating with the said receiving chamber above the said moisture separator for conducting steam from a remote source and discharging the same upon the said moisture separator; and a plurality of steam conducting channels disposed about the marginal edges of the said cup and operatively communicating with the receiving-chamber above the said cup and the said distribution chamber, for conducting steam from the receiving chamber. into the said distribution chamber; the pressing face of the said sole plate having a plurality of perforations therein operatively communicating with the said distribution chamber, for discharging steam received therein upon the surface of material being pressed by the said iron. I

9. A steam-dispensing pressing-iron;- a sole plate having a chamber formed in the body thereof; a baflle disposed horizontally within the said chamber and dividing the same into a steam receiving chamber above the said baflie, and a steam distribution chamber below the said home; a moisture separator of low heat conductivity disposed within the receiving chamber and supported upon the said bafile, for separating water of condensation from steam discharged thereupon; a wire mesh disposed within the said receiving chamber and extending over the said,

moisture separator, for retaining the said. sepa rator upon the said baffle; a steam conduit oper; atively associated with the said receiving chamber for conducting steam into the said receiving chamber and discharging the same upon the said separator; conduit means operatively associated with the said receiving and distribution chambers, for conducting steam from the receiving chamber into the said distribution chamber; and conduit means operatively associated with the 7 said distribution chamber, for discharging the steam received therein onto the surface of material being pressed by the said iron.'

WILLIAM M. CISSELL. 

